Find a way to be at least slightly curious, and the dopamine surge will take care of the rest.

My colleagues and I conducted research that found the fast learner is largely a myth. Here’s something I wrote about the topic for Character Lab as a Tip of the Week: Growing up, I felt that I learned ...

Did you know that the average person forgets 50% of new information within an hour of learning it? This alarming statistic highlights the inefficiency of traditional study methods. Enter the Quantum ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew C. Meade, is a NY-based fintech exec and author Jan 21, 2026, 02:43pm EST Jan 21, 2026, 02:44pm EST This voice experience ...

Have you ever marveled at how some people seem to pick up new skills or knowledge at lightning speed while others struggle for weeks or months? It’s easy to assume they’re just naturally gifted, but ...

Especially if you consider which type of “smart” you focus on. While intelligence can be described in a number of ways, let’s focus on two. The first, crystallized intelligence, is accumulated ...

Recently, AI in education has been framed as a gas pedal, accelerating learning, compressing knowledge timelines, and delivering instant expertise. The dominant narrative suggests that the primary ...